To celebrate their 50th anniversary, Yamaha took their incredibly popular 1000cc sportbike and modified just 500 examples into near-production racers.
Specific changes made for the Yamaha R1 Limited Edition include:
An homage to Kenny Roberts and the original Yamaha racing colors with the lovely yellow/black/white ‘speedblock’ paint.
Front and rear Ohlins suspension – developed by the same team that took care of the Yamaha MotoGP bike of the time.
Marchesini forged aluminum wheels designed specifically for this bike.
Slipper clutch.
Integrated lap timer.
Yamaha also provided a “special tool box” with each Limited Edition.
This example is VIN: JYARN15E86A004105. The seller acquired the bike from the original owner three months ago.
It is #493/500.
The odometer shows zero miles.
Maintenance:
The seller has not had cause to perform any maintenance during his ownership.
Modifications: “Very rare” solo seat cowl. The sale includes the original box (pictured below).
“Kenny Roberts signature from the US Grand Prix in Indianapolis 2008.”
Per the seller, “the solo cowl and signature have been cleared to preserve the autograph.”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on its original Pirelli Diablo Corsa tires.
The sale includes two keys.
The sale also includes the Yamaha Special Tool Box, a 50th Anniversary Gift Guide, an R1 service manual, the original owner’s manuals, the stock passenger seat, a 50th Anniversary visor, as well as the box for the solo seat.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
The seller states that there are no cosmetic blemishes of note.
Currently located in Columbus, Ohio, this Yamaha is offered on a clean Ohio title. Have any R1 LE stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Additional Information
Location
Columbus, Ohio
Year
2006
Make
Yamaha
Model
R1 LE
Mileage
Zero
VIN
JYARN15E86A004105
Title
Clean
Title State/Country
Ohio
Private Party/Dealership
Private Party
Additional Charges
No
CycleVIN
N/A
Total Bids Placed: 40
Auction has ended.
Auction expired without reaching reserve price.
Highest bidder was: 1999YZFR7
After the auction ended, the seller accepted an offer of $20,000 including buyer fees.
Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.
